Heart of the Grove

Ms. Thelma Gibson, nurse and trailblazing community advocate, has helped shape the heart of West Grove for nearly a century.

Pastor Michael Bryant, third-generation Grovite inspired by village elders, founded Agape 4 Orphans to serve children in need.

With family roots tracing back to Bahamian settlers, Ruth Ewing is devoted to the care of a West Grove park and the children it serves.

Hank Sanchez-Resnik's passion for bicycling has bolstered bike and pedestrian safety awareness for the Grove's beloved Commodore Trail.

Joyce Nelson, the village's 'Mama Grove,' shares her lifelong devotion to preserving heritage trees and historical sites in Miami's oldest neighborhood.

From China to America, Fan Zhang's path to citizenship is filled with good food and good causes.

President of The Woman's Club, art lover and devoted community volunteer: Virginia Yermoli shares what she loves about the Grove's cultural richness.

Debbie Dolson has lived all over the world, but Coconut Grove is home. Learn about her passion for historic preservation and community volunteering.